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Conversation 508-007

TapeTape 508StartWednesday, June 2, 1971 at 8:55 AMEndWednesday, June 2, 1971 at 9:20 AMTape start time00:13:27Tape end time00:15:02ParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President)Recording deviceOval Office
AI Summary

President Nixon dictates a memorandum for John D. Ehrlichman regarding the urgent need to address rising urban unemployment. Concerned that unemployment rates exceeding 6% would create severe political repercussions and irreparable economic damage, Nixon directs Ehrlichman to coordinate with George P. Shultz to develop a strategy for the summer months. The discussion focuses on evaluating Pierre Rinfret’s economic forecasts and formulating proactive policy measures to mitigate potential civil and political instability.

Urban unemploymentEconomic policyPierre RinfretPolitical strategyJohn D. EhrlichmanGeorge P. Shultz
AudioNARA Description

On June 2, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 8:55 am and 9:20 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 508-007 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid
Conversation No. 508-007

Date: June 2, 1971
Time: Unknown between 8:55 am and 9:20 am
Location: Oval Office

The President dictated a memorandum to John D. Ehrlichman

     Urban unemployment
          -Pierre Rinfret’s predictions
          -Possible political problems
          -Ehrlichman’s forthcoming meeting with George P. Shultz
          -Ehrlichman’s recommendations
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I think it may become necessary for us to consider gas action during the summer months to do a purposeful stash to deal with climate and trade in the major cities.
And second, to keep the climate
If we have substantial increases over the 6%, hanging on through the next five or six months, we will have a massive political problem and also
We may set up public mines so firmly we may not be able to recover from it.
I sobered with Schultz and he gave me a recommendation and a memorandum.
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